199 U dollars translates as around £128 for the 8GB 4S but it's £499 in the UK ($£399 =£257 / £699 for the 64GB version). It would be cheaper for me to get an airticket to New York and buy the iPhone there. Would it work over here in the UK? I could buy a handfull and become rich!!!!

Those prices are the subsidized prices and require a 2 year contract with a carrier at the time you purchase. The carrier is paying the balance of the price of the phone. There is a hefty charge for breaking that 2 yr contract also. Have not heard what one will cost without a contract.

I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth.
In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.

In Spain the price of the iPhone 4 is still 3-400 euros (around 500$), with an 18 month contract (got Vodafone, but same price with other companies as well). In general the prices of Apple products are so much lower in the US compared to Europa (imo), at least to Spain.

199 U dollars translates as around £128 for the 8GB 4S but it's £499 in the UK ($£399 =£257 / £699 for the 64GB version).

I checked the UK Apple Store...I didn't see an 8gig iPhone 4s.

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I pre-ordered a 32gb iphone 4s today in the UK today and it cost me £599 which is reasonable as I can get a sim for only £10/month. This sim has 250mins, unlimited texts and unlimited data. So over a 24month period it works out at £839/$1260. I think most US carriers are working out at around $2000.

Note that the US prices include no sales tax, which varies from state to state (sometimes as high as 10%). You could buy one from a third party who doesn't do business in your state to avoid sales tax, but in general the prices you're seeing are not the "out the door" price.

Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!